UGA students resist 4-year push

Source: chronicle.augus Posted By: Nellie D...5511 days ago

University of Georgia student Tiffany King describes herself as a "fifth-year senior" who isn't in a hurry to finish college.


"They encourage us to take 15 hours so we can graduate earlier," King said. "I didn't want to rush anything, because I enjoy my classes. ... I just enjoy taking my time."

She isn't alone. The average college student now takes five years to complete a bachelor's degree, according to Alan Richard of the Southern Regional Education Board.

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